Apple Computer Cupertino, CA is looking for a Network File Services Lead Engineer: description enclosed

[Debra Smith]

Hello:

My name is Debra Smith and I'm supporting the Core OS teams here at  
Apple.  We are in search of some great engineers for the following  
position:  Please email interest to debra.smith at apple.com

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Title: Network File Services Lead Engineer
Location: Cupertino, California


The Mac OS X Server File Services Group is looking for an exceptional  
engineer to lead and drive the direction for development of  
state-of-the art file services technology for Mac OS X. Working on a  
core technology for Mac OS X Server, you will have the opportunity to  
have a major impact on the design and implementation of Apple's  
consumer and server operating systems products. This engineer is  
expected to drive our long term file services road map, as well as  
resolve day to day technical issues. Our environment fosters product  
innovation, rapid product iteration, and active project and schedule  
management.

The ideal candidate is a strong NFS engineer with proven innovation and  
leadership skills to drive the OS X Server network file services to  
support the enterprise market.

Responsibilities:
* Work with a highly skilled engineering team in the design and  
implementation of future file services technologies
* Drive product features, functional specifications, and development  
schedules
* Play a key role in driving system performance analysis and  
optimization
* File service functional, system, load/stress, and performance analysis
* Represent the team in industry events, technical and product meetings
* Maintenance of existing file services
* Effectively resolve technical issues, including using gdb for  
userland and kernel debugging.
* Work with cross functional teams to support developer and product  
requirements for server products

Required Experience and Skills:
* MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience/skills
* 7-10+ years engineering experience.
* A genuine passion for file service technology
* Experience in the design and implementation of 1+ network file systems
* Must have a strong track record of shipping innovative products.
* Demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities and  
troubleshooting skills
* Industry knowledge of file systems and UNIX kernel internals
* Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight  
schedules
* Excellent collaborative skills.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication.

Additional Success Factors:
* Mac OS X exposure (end user, administrator, developer)
* Highly motivated self starter with proven ability to lead
* Involvement in open source technologies and development communities  
such as Darwin, FreeBSD, Linux, or Samba.